1. PhD in Humanitarianism & Conflict Response
Prof Peter Gatrell & Dr Jenny Peterson
Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI)

2. About the HCRI
Inspired by the need to support postgraduate training on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises
Unique multi-disciplinary approach bringing together medicine and the humanities
Novel configuration engages scholars, practitioners, NGOs and policy makers on a global scale
Seeking to develop new methodologies to the research of humanitarianism and conflict response

3. Funding The University of Manchester
University Hospital South Manchester
Personal philanthropic donor

4. Core Team Dr Rony Brauman Prof Peter Gatrell Dr Tim Jacoby
HCRI Director
Ex-President of MSF
Prof Peter Gatrell
History
Dr Tim Jacoby
IDPM
Dr Tanja Müller
IDPM
Dr Jenny Peterson
Korchinsky Lecturer
Prof Tony Redmond
Emergency Medicine
Prof Steve Reyna
Anthropology
Prof Bertrand Taithe
History
Prof James Thompson
Drama
Rebecca Whitehead
Institute Manager

5. HCRI Network Affiliate Members Associate Fellows
University of Manchester scholars
Associate Fellows
Practitioners, scholars & policy makers on a global scale

6. PhD in Humanitarianism & Conflict Response

7. Duration of PhD Full time: 48 months Part time: 72 months
MPhil (exit award only): up to 24 months
1 intake per year (Sept)

8. Entry Requirements Minimum IELTS 7 AND
MA in humanitarian and conflict response, history, politics, anthropology, or medicine OR
b) MA in a related topic + appropriate professional experience
c) Without an MA + appropriate professional experience

9. Funding Korchinsky PhD studentship £11,250 per year for 4 years
To fund home/EU tuition fees + maintenance
If overseas student – to fund tuition fees only
For more information on postgraduate funding see

10. Programme Summary 1 Year 1: 2 taught units Examined literature review
Examined critical review
Year 2:
1 taught unit
Examined research proposal

11. Programme Summary 2 Year 3:
Development & continuation of independent research
Beginning of writing process
Year 4:
Completion of 50 – 65,000 word thesis
Submission & examination

12. Continuous Learning Throughout the 4 years: Master classes
Methodology training
Professional skills training
Reading groups
Research seminars

13. Supervision Primary supervisor Secondary supervisor Panel member
Pastoral care

14. Assessment & Progression
Students to track progress on eprog
Bi-annual panel examination
Literature review, critical review & research proposal all marked internally and externally (pass >60%)
Thesis defence

15. Why choose the HCRI? Unique multi-disciplinary approach
Master classes with renowned practitioners, scholars & policy makers in the field of humanitarianism & conflict response
Professional networking opportunities
Be a part of emerging community of scholars & practitioners